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Campaign launched to save Coalpit Heath pre-school A PETITION has been launched to save a Coalpit Heath preschool from closing.

Manor Hall Pre-School has been given notice to leave the building at the end of the current academic year.

But a campaign has been started in response to the move, with an online petition gaining nearly 280 signatures within hours of being posted.

The pre-school has operated from the hall for the past 14 years.

The hall’s management committee of trustees cited “unresolved differences” between itself and the preschool for the notice to quit.

But owner Wendy Lacey said she had tried everything to work with the trust and was upset at having to leave.

The hall management committee is now focussed on bringing a replacement preschool to the hall in time for the September and says that it will work with South Gloucestershire Council to bring it about.

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Winterbourne bridge due to re-open Easter date set for completion of Harcombe Hill work

Page 3 Decision on Frampton youth club delayed 1000 youngsters respond to survey

Page 6 New post office could be open by May Coalpit Heath branch closes, but negotiations continue for move to Nisa

Page 9 Ready for May Day Iron Acton organisers set to honour departing primary school head

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Double trouble for Newleaze bridge Vandals strike twice in Winterbourne community woodland.

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Crunch time for rugby club April date with relegation destiny for Frampton

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Rail bridge rebuilding to be finished for Easter A NEW road bridge over the railway line in Harcombe Hill, Winterbourne, was due to open in time for the Easter weekend after months of reconstruction work.

The old bridge was removed as part of a major railway electrification project that is set to improve the Great Western line.

It involved closing the road for months and diverting drivers onto other routes while the bridge was taken down and hauled off to a breaker’s yard.

New bridge sections, installed at a greater height, were then put into place.

Network Rail said the work was necessary to accommodate the new trains and electrification infrastructure, with the project on the London to Bristol section due to be completed by 2016.

Spokeswoman Victoria Bradley said: “We are on schedule to re-open the bridge on April 3.”

The building work attracted local sightseers, who were fascinated to watch the old bridge being taken down and the

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They were able to follow progress as access was kept open for pedestrians via a temporary footbridge.

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Pre-school given notice to leave hall over “unresolved differences” A PRE-school run in the Manor Hall, Coalpit Heath, for 14 years has been given notice to quit.

The hall’s management committee said it would not be renewing its contract when it expires on August 31, claiming unresolved differences between itself and the privately-run preschool.

Last year a dispute over a rent rise was eventually settled after negotiations described by the committee as “prolonged and difficult” led to the current contract being signed and a higher rent accepted.

But the committee has now written to pre-school owner Wendy Lacey to give formal notice that the pre-school’s use of the hall will terminate at the end of the summer.

The letter said the decision had not been taken lightly due to the “valuable service” the preschool offered to the community.

It also said Ms Lacey could remain for longer than the three-month notice period out of consideration to parents who use the facility and to allow her to make alternative arrangements for the next academic year.

In a statement it said it had never disputed that Ms Lacey and her staff were “extremely good at their jobs” and had established a happy and successful pre-school business at the hall.

But it alleged there had been a “less than satisfactory” attitude towards the hall, the trustees and

other users. Frampton Cotterell parish councillor Michaela Crumpton said Ms Lacey was upset at having to leave the hall.

She said: “The pre-school leader had tried everything to work with the trust.”

The pre-school was originally run by a committee before becoming privately owned in 2004. In its last inspection, education watchdog Ofsted rated it as outstanding.

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committee said it would now be working with South Gloucestershire Council to establish a replacement preschool service at the building in time for September.

Recent major improvements have been carried out at the hall and the committee said rental income from all users allowed it to continue maintaining and improving the premises for the whole community.

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Overwhelming response to youth survey MORE than 1,000 young people responded to a survey held after the controversial closure of youth sessions at the Brockeridge Centre in Frampton Cotterell.

The study was carried out to find out what kind of youth service was needed for the village and surrounding areas to meet today’s demands.

But despite the “overwhelming” response rate, a majority of 643 said it didn’t matter to them whether or not there was more provision for them.

Of the 1,012 replies, a “yes” vote came from 145, with a “no” from 227 respondents.

A breakdown of those in favour also showed that 60 lived in the local area of Frampton,

Go-ahead for Frampton hair and beauty salon A BUNGALOW in Frampton Cotterell can be used for a hair and beauty salon after planners unanimously approved the scheme.

Nearly 50 letters of objection had been written opposing Debbie Hemmings’ plan for the detached property in Park Lane.

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council had also been against the application, which involves raising the height of the roof to create first floor living accommodation and using part of the ground floor for the business.

It instead supported concentrating businesses in the centre of the village. Concerns were also raised over increased traffic, the effect on the green belt and the impact of having a commercial development in a residential area.

But South Gloucestershire Council’s development control committee gave consent for the proposal, which will see the premises used as a live/work site.

Senior youth worker Lori Ramsay Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath and Iron Acton, with another 25 in Winterbourne. The remainder lived further away.

Senior youth worker Lori Ramsay was commissioned

by Frampton Cotterell and Westerleigh parish councils to carry out the survey. She said most youngsters who got involved were between 11 and 14, followed by 15 and 16-year-olds.

Only three 17 and 18-year-olds took part.

She said: “The passion demonstrated by councillors and the overwhelming number of responses from the young people to the consultation demonstrates just how important having a voice on the future of youth provision in the area really is to everybody within the community.”

The survey showed those interested in a youth service wanted a regular venue where they could cook, eat and have space for activities.

Ms Ramsay said possible venues should now be considered and the opinions of youngsters sought.

The survey came after twiceweekly youth club sessions at the Briockeridge Centre were stopped a year ago, when average attendance was about 10 or 11.

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council had been paying for the club and wanted to consider other forms of youth provision that would benefit more people.

It suspended the club for the review to take place, a move opposed by those who wanted it kept open at least while the study took place.

Ms Ramsay said it had been difficult to contact the youth club users and get their views so urged councillors to pursue that task.

However, she said although her report had been submitted, the imminent local elections meant postponement of any debate on the consultation.

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Vandals wreck community woodland bridge MINDLESS vandals have twice attacked a new bridge in community woodland in Winterbourne.

Within a fortnight of being installed in Newleaze, off Bristol Road, the bridge was vandalised.

Repairs were carried out but no sooner was the work done than it was damaged again.

Now Winterbourne Parish Council has put future repairs on hold until deciding what to do with the structure.

Newleaze is opposite the Winterbourne International Academy playing fields and is owned by the parish council.

Members of the Winterbourne Countryside Group play a big part in helping manage the site and the council thought it would be a suitable way to recognise Frank Smith, who has led the organisation for many years.

Councillor Richard Climmer said Mr Smith had suggested some time ago that a bridge could be built to cross the neck of a small pond within the wood.

Mr Climmer, vice-chairman of the council’s finance and general purposes committee, said the idea wasn’t taken up initially but later it was thought appropriate to install a bridge as a way of marking Mr Smith’s contribution to the site.

He said: “It was meant to be a surprise for Frank, who has only just decided to give up running the group, but the bridge was only there for about a week when it was vandalised.

“Whoever did it pulled the rail and some supporting posts off and tried to throw them into the pond but couldn’t because they were too heavy.

“We had it rebuilt and made

the base more solid but within a few days it had been wrecked again.

“It’s very upsetting and now we have to decide what to do next with the bridge.”

Mr Climmer said the structure had cost about £1,000 and the cost of repairing it had added hundreds of pounds more to the bill.

Avon and Somerset Police have appealed for help to trace the vandals.

They said the first damage occurred overnight on Saturday, March 16, followed by further vandalism on Saturday, March 23.

Neighbourhood officers have carried out house-to-house inquiries and want to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone or anything suspicious.

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Progress being made at Yate school after Ofsted’s call for improvements EFFECTIVE action is being taken at Brimsham Green School in Yate to tackle areas that need improving, according to Ofsted.

The school was assessed as requiring improvement after an inspection last autumn.

But a monitoring visit by the education watchdog has revealed that progress is being made.

Ofsted said more teaching was consistently good and the achievement of students was set to improve again.

It said: “The head teacher, senior leaders, subject leaders and governors are absolutely clear about what the school needs to do to improve. They have set a tight timescale to become a good school as quickly as possible.

“All students are now set challenging targets. Achievement for the current Year 11 is on track to be above national averages for both progress and attainment.

“The achievement of students from disadvantaged backgrounds is improving at a faster pace so that gaps between their achievement and that of other students are narrowing. The achievement of students in English is improving significantly.”

But Ofsted said there were still weaknesses in some subjects being taught and the progress of some students was not so strong.

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Pub quiz night raises cash for good cause The Live and Let Live pub in Frampton Cotterell is holding a series of quiz nights, with chosen groups taking a share of the takings.

The first to benefit was the Zion Preschool and the staff and parents were out in force for the quiz which is being held every Sunday night at 8pm.

Preschool leader Carole Baldwin said “It was a great night that we were really pleased to take part in.

To have a local pub which is willing to contribute to the community in this way is great for the village.”

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New post office for Coalpit Heath could be open by May CONSULTATION over the future of Coalpit Heath’s post office has come to an end as work progresses to relocate the service

by May. The building housing the village post office and a general store has just been sold and the business run for a number of years by Steve and Sarah Davis has closed.

Post Office Ltd hopes to re-locate the postal services to the Nisa store in Woodend Road just 176 metres away and for six weeks asked local people what they thought of the proposed new location.

It is now considering all feedback received and said it would publish its final plans shortly. But if the move goes to plan, the new post office should be in place within weeks.

Edwina Pennell, proprietor of the Nisa store, is keen to take on the post office and has had lengthy talks with Post Office Ltd. She hopes to offer longer

opening hours for the post office but some building work is needed before the service can start.

Until then, customers will have to use the nearest post offices in Winterbourne and North Road, Yate, both just under three miles away.

Frampton Parish Council said it wanted to support those without transport by putting them in touch with volunteers who could help.

Anyone able to offer their services or anyone needing transport should phone the Brockeridge Centre on 01454 864442.

Post Office Ltd said the Church Lane business had closed due to “the resignation of the postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for post office use”.

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Local business helps school with road safety A Frampton primary school has been urging parents to drive safely when they drop off and pick up their children.

Pupils from Frampton Cotterell C of E School in Rectory Road arrived early to leaflet parents as they dropped off their children one morning before the Easter break. They were asking drivers to be considerate around the school and not park on the yellow zig zags. Their efforts were backed up by visiting police officers.

Estate Agents AJ Homes have helped the efforts by providing brightly coloured signs that are deployed in the morning and afternoon, reminding people to drive safely.

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A NEW café can be opened at Bitterwell Lake after outline plans for the scheme were approved.

Anglers who use the lake in Henfield had given their support to the proposal, which was put forward by Westerleigh Parish Council.

The council owns the fishing lake and surrounding area, which is also popular with many other people who enjoy visiting the site. A recent revamp included pulling down a toilet block and changing rooms as they were no longer fit for purpose.

Although a portable toilet is now in place, the café scheme includes providing new lavatories.

The lake is next to the Newman’s Field recreation area so somewhere to get refreshments will also help bring more families to the field.

But a more detailed plan will have to be submitted to South Gloucestershire Council before work can begin on the cafe.

The lake covers about two acres and the site’s revamp included landscaping and the installation of new fishing platforms.

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Quiz the candidates A hustings event for candidates for the Thornbury & Yate Parliamentary seat, organised by the South Gloucestershire branch of the Federation of Small Businesses, is being held at the Armadillo Youth Centre in Yate.

The event, on Tuesday 14th April, gives FSB members and non-members the opportunity to meet and question the candidates on their manifestos.

All of the candidates for Thornbury & Yate have been invited, including: Steve Webb - Liberal Democrat Party, Luke Hall - Conservative Party, Hadleigh Roberts - Labour Party, Iain Hamilton - Green Party, Russ Martin - UKIP Party The event starts with registration at 7.00pm with question time at 7.30 to 9.00pm.

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Ready Steady Cook: students get some life lessons

Sixth Formers at Winterbourne International Academy have been taking part in a challenge to get them ready for University.

140 Year 13 students took part in a Challenge to see if they could cook cheap and healthy food.

Sponsored by Marshfield Bakery, each group of students were given £5 each to prepare a meal for 4

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Concerns surrounding an inspector’s assessment of the nursery last autumn were upheld by the education watchdog.

It led to the report being removed from Ofsted’s website and a pledge that the nursery would be visited again.

An Ofsted spokesman said: “Following a detailed review of concerns raised by the setting, we identified some weaknesses in our inspection.

“We addressed these concerns promptly by removing the report from our website. We will be carrying out a further inspection in due course.

“Ofsted conducts thousands of inspections each year and we acknowledge that, in a small number of cases, mistakes can occur.

“Ofsted’s response demonstrates that we take all complaints about our work very seriously. We have contacted the nursery to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

The nursery is located in several buildings on the site of Silverhill School, which is run by Julian and Jenifer Capper.

A statement from them said: “The principals of Silverhill School are delighted to announce that their complaint against their recent inspection report has been successful.

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ANGLERS have the chance to put their skills to the test in a competition run in conjunction with the annual South Gloucestershire Show.

Qualifying rounds for the contest are about to start, with the final set to take place during the two-day show in the summer.

The Windmill Fishery angling competition was one of the highlights of the inaugural show last year, which will again be held at the fishery showground, Westerleigh Road.

The national open challenge will be for individual anglers only, with a prize fund of more than £3,000 set up for the event.

Sponsored by Office Beverages, the first qualifying rounds are due to begin on Saturday, April 4, and will run through to July 18.

Final placings will then be determined at the show, which is expected to attract some 20,000 visitors during the weekend of August 1 and 2.

The overall winner will receive £1,000, with prizes for the top eight anglers going down to £100.

Under the rules of the contest, the winners and runners-up of each qualifying round will automatically qualify for the semi-finals.

Full details of how to enter are on the fishery website www.windmillfishery.co.uk or available by emailing info@windmillfishery. co.uk or phoning fishing manager Terry Boulton on 07805 326772.

The South Gloucestershire Show is a celebration of life and leisure in the district and is billed as the biggest event of its kind in the locality.

A programme of events will have something for every age, with a car show, main arena attractions, golf and shooting just some of the attractions.

Local musicians, clubs, groups and societies will be involved and inquiries from

exhibitors are already being made.

Event manager Darren Hawkins said: “Angling is particularly popular and there is a lot of interest in the fishing competition.”

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NINE former winners are among the entries for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, with Aussie Sam Griffiths returning to defend his title with his stable star Paulank Brockagh.

All of the British riders who won team silver at London 2012 have entered, headed by William Fox-Pitt.

But although Zara Phillips is among them, it is anticipated that she will instead take High Kingdom to the big Kentucky event in late April and only go to Badminton if the USA trip doesn’t come off.

With a maximum of 85 horses to run over the four days of the international, some riders are currently on the inevitable waiting list.

But this year it is shorter than usual, with only 14 having to wait for someone to drop out in order to get a run.

The tough cross-country challenge produced by new course designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa in 2014 - praised by many riders for putting the phase back at the heart of the competition – may have led to some competitors to re-assess whether they are ready for the test.

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Students get Speaker’s award from local MP

Sixth Formers at Winterbourne International Academy have received an award for their work with a school in India.

Jack Lopresti presented the Speaker’s School Council Award to the students for their India Community Project.

WIA Sixth Form were selected as a runnerup in the 17-19 years category from hundreds of applications. The judges said they were impressed by the project.

Mr Lopresti presented certificates and a special engraved plaque to staff and students.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon John Bercow and the Speaker’s School Council Awards team passed on their thanks for taking part in the competition.

The school is still involved with the India Community Project and are currently fundraising to further develop the deaf school in October.

Line dancers provide boost to charity

A line dancing club has provided a boost for a local charity after collecting jewellery.

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Easter fun at Willow Brook Centre Children have been treated to a day of Easter activities at the Willow Brook Centre.

The Easter Extravaganza featured comedy walkabouts from Bread and Butter Theatre’s Pete and Ged Moss. The two hapless gardeners along with their musical wheelbarrow full of colourful Easter eggs entertained shoppers with songs, jokes and dancing.

Extra 2,000 premises to get access to faster broadband MORE than 2,000 extra homes and businesses will have access to high speed broadband in South Gloucestershire than originally planned.

As the first phase of the rollout reaches completion on time and under budget, it has been announced that more than 17,000 premises will be able to use faster broadband, up from the 15,000 target set two years ago.

Areas to have benefited so far from the Great Western Broadband partnership between South Gloucestershire Council, its colleagues in Wiltshire and BT include Winterbourne and Rangeworthy.

When combined with BT’s commercial project, it means that more than 105,000 households and businesses in South Gloucestershire can now get fibre broadband.

Councillor John Goddard, chairman of the council’s resources sub-committee, said: “We are already planning ahead towards the second phase of the rollout when even more communities will be able to benefit from having access to superfast speeds.”

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A MAN has been ordered to pay more than £700 in fines and costs after an old shed and household waste was dumped in Westerleigh.

James Buckley, 23, had denied fly tipping and was cleared of the offence but was convicted of failing to have a waste carriers licence and not providing a waste transfer note.

Such requirements are designed to ensure an audit trail of waste from producer to final disposal to help prevent fly tipping.

Buckley, of Whiteladies Road, Redland, Bristol, was fined £220, with £500 costs, by North Avon magistrates in Yate as a result of an investigation by South Gloucestershire Council’s envirocrime team.

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Carers get chance of a day out at Badminton This year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is to be first international sporting event to host an initiative that will allow carers of those with disabilities to enjoy a day out whilst their loved ones are looked after.

From Thursday 7th May to Sunday 10th May, the Hop Skip and Jump charity will be attending the horse trials to launch ‘Care at the Event’.

The project will provide respite day care for anyone with additional needs, no matter how complex, in order that they and their families may have the opportunity to enjoy a family day out.

Badminton is the first event to sponsor such a space so that families can enjoy a day at the horse trials without anxiety.

With more than 150,000 people expected at this year’s trials, organisers say it’s a fantastic occasion at which to launch Hop Skip and Jump’s Care at the Event.

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marquee will be situated next to the disabled car park where highly trained staff will welcome and care for all ages whatever their disability. There will be a wet room and a variety of activities, as well as a screen showing the dressage, crosscountry and show jumping.

Chairman of Hop Skip and Jump, the Reverend Celia Carter said “It is our wish for families who care for all those with a disability to be given the opportunity to enjoy a special day out at Badminton. Our staff will help provide hours of fun and laughter, while the family are free to walk the course, watch the show jumping and dressage as well as visit the shops. We are thrilled that the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials has had the vision to provide this facility in conjunction with Hop Skip and Jump”.

Care at the Event has been developed from Care in the High Street, an initiative to provide high quality respite care in centrally located and

easily accessible spaces such as shopping centres and football stadiums. This initiative was launched at an event hosted

by Samantha Cameron at Ten Downing Street.

Badminton Event Director Hugh Thomas said “We were very excited when Hop Skip and Jump approached us. To make our event more accessible

to disabled and disadvantaged people and above all their carers is a great step forward”.

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A COMMUNITY stalwart, scout leader and carnival chairman are among nearly 30 unsung heroes who have been recognised with a special award.

The accolade is given to those who make outstanding contributions to their communities in South Gloucestershire.

This year they went to, among others, Winterbourne Down carnival chairman Fred Smith, the 1st Yate Scout Group’s Anne-Marie Walker and Mary Wright, chairwoman of Abbotswood Action in Yate.

Mr Smith has helped organise the carnival for at least 20 years and was praised for being an “excellent motivator” and for working hard with his committee members to ensure the event’s success. Mr Smith is also property steward of Winterbourne Down Methodist Church.

Anne-Marie Walker has devoted 15 years to her scout group, which includes beavers, cubs and scouts, and was said to be a good leader who motivated others and made sure record keeping was of the highest standard.

Mary Wright has played a big role in Abbotswood for 40 years, helping to improve the appearance of the area, community involvement and local events. She has been chairwoman of Abbotswood Action since 2003 and her award said her consistent and long term commitment made her stand out.

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Councillor Howard Gawler, the current council chairman, said: “One of the highlights of my term of office has been meeting people from across our region who selflessly give up their time, with no financial reward, for the good of their communities.

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Russ Martin, UKIP Parliamentary Candidate I have lived in Yate for 20 years, I’m standing as UKIP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Thornbury & Yate to inspire change, aged 54 I am separated and currently unemployed.

Working as a volunteer Lay Advisor, I support families during care proceedings, researching and investigating cases of injustice, campaigning for transparency and accountability in the Child Protection system.

My working background is in security and loss prevention management employed in the commercial sector, also training & development; I have run my own consultancy and training business too.

A former Chairman of South Gloucestershire Federation of Small Business (FSB) I held the portfolio for Business Crime in the southwest, serving on the Home Affairs Committee, and have represented the FSB on many other forums too.

Here are some of the areas of concern I am addressing.

Democracy – I will continue to fight for our freedoms that are being eroded by the EU project and campaign to expose and eliminate the culture of cover up and deceit that has spread through the establishment on many levels.

We need to leave the EU, control our borders and govern ourselves then we will be free to Iain Hamilton, Green Party Parliamentary Candidate I am proud to be standing as your Green Party parliamentary candidate. As your MP, I will stand as a force for the common good. I will not sell out my principles.

People realise that the ‘two party politics’ of the past is not fit for purpose, the present or the future.

A vote for me, is a vote for a fair and equal society.

A vote for me will give you a community MP who supports you and what you believe in.

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NHS – I will fight to keep the NHS free at the point of use and paid for through taxation.

With a passion for mental health services I will campaign to eliminate the stigma attached to mental health and fight for more investment.

Crime & Justice – I want to see improvements in the delivery of policing, stop the cutbacks, improve morale and improve the standards in service delivery reducing record numbers of complaints, I will encourage crime to be reported, and to be investigated without fear or favour and campaign for more transparency and accountability.

Social Justice – I will continue to fight against injustice and campaign for the rights of families and their children in the Family Courts, especially during Care Proceedings, campaigning to review and reform the working practices of Social Services and the Child Protection system, ensuring transparency and accountability. We also need to abolish the Bedroom Tax. Green vote is a vote for a fairer government, not a government of big business. I want to protect our NHS and stop privatisation of public services, stop fracking in its tracks and improve our public transport.

Our community deserves an MP who will campaign to end the unfair attacks on the poorest in our community. End the bedroom tax, end benefit sanctions, support those trying to find work, not demonise them- an end to austerity! I will fight for a living wage, not a minimum wage.

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Having lived locally for the last twenty years, bringing up my family here, and with my children attending local South Gloucestershire schools, it was a great privilege in 1997 to be elected to serve our community in Parliament.

This is a great place to live, but we have to work to keep it that way – and improve it. This means tackling gridlock on our roads and offering people decent bus and rail services, as well as safer options for cyclists and pedestrians. We also need to go on fighting the threat to our treasured green fields – access to the countryside is one of the things that makes our area so special.

I work with many great local voluntary groups, businesses and committed local residents to get things done. We successfully campaigned for new facilities for our towns, such as the ‘cinema for Yate’. We must also make sure that our smaller towns and villages have the services they need, such as local post offices and improved broadband – though the fight goes on!.

I am passionate about quality public services and fought alongside local people against the last Government’s decision to close Frenchay. Now I am working to tackle the problems with the new Southmead hospital. We lobbied successfully for a direct bus service to Southmead, but it still needs improving. We also need more local provision, especially at Yate, better support for mental health, and closer working between health and social care.

Creating opportunities for young people is vital, and I support investment in apprenticeships, including recruiting an apprentice to work in my Yate office.

As Minister for Pensions I’ve made many positive changes including the ‘triple lock’ which protects the value of the state pension, as well as giving people new freedoms about how they use their savings.

Most important has been the chance to help individuals who contact me, often at particularly stressful times in their lives, and to do all I can on their behalf.

With your support, I will continue to serve local people as well as giving our area a powerful voice on the national stage.

the wealthiest are receiving tax cuts. Corporation tax is at the lowest level for years and is now the same for large and small businesses. This makes it difficult for small business to compete.

Voting Green will improve our community.

I support a referendum on our membership of the EU because I am pro-democracy, not because I’m anti-EU - and because I want to see a radical reform of the way Europe operates.

I will follow Caroline Lucas’s example. I confirm that if I am elected as MP and MP’s are

awarded the 11% increase they are expecting in May, I will give every penny of this 11% raise to local charities within my community (£7,600pa)

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Hadleigh Roberts Labour Parliamentary Candidate I believe we can build a social democracy that combines a modern and productive economy and sophisticated public services, where people are treated equally, with dignity and respect regardless of wealth, age, race, sex, sexual orientation or physical ability.

If you fall ill, you should have access to the best healthcare, without worrying about how you’ll pay for it.

If you want to get a good start in life, you should have access to further and higher education without having to take on a lifetime of debt.

If you want to work, you should have access to a good job, without having to take on unpaid internships or be forced to work for free.

This election is a choice between Labour Government on the side of the great body of working people, or the Liberal Democrat & Conservative Government on the side of the others with wealth and power.

A Labour Government built the NHS. A Labour Government introduced the minimum wage. A Labour Government brokered the Kyoto agreement on climate change.

There can be no doubt that this Liberal Democrat & Conservative Government has tried to dismantle the country Labour built: a changed country built on social inclusion, openness and aspiration, and they have failed.

They will always fail because they fundamentally misunderstand who we are as a nation.

As Ed Miliband has said, the Liberal Democrat & Conservative Government “is strong at standing up to the weak, but always weak when it comes to standing up against the strong”.

Everybody has the right to vote for a candidate they have confidence in, a candidate they know is up to the job, a candidate they would be proud to see in Parliament.

I stand for social inclusion; cooperation in the workplace; a sensible policy in Europe; and that our nation’s byword is tolerance.

These are the principles that make me want to be the Labour MP for Thornbury & Yate. They guide everything I do.

I will be an MP who understands others, facilitates dialogue, and speaks up for those who can’t speak up for themselves.

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Luke Hall, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate As a local man who was born at Southmead Hospital and who has lived in South Gloucestershire all of my life, it is a huge honour to stand as the local MP. Living in our area means that I use the same local roads, schools and hospitals as everybody in the local area. I want to make sure my priorities and and plans for South Gloucestershire are clear: I will fight to protect our precious local Green Belt and green spaces Locally we have seen large developments approved in recent years. As a local man, I am determined to protect our green spaces and green belt. Recently I brought Eric Pickles; Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to South Gloucestershire to see how development is affecting our green space first hand.

I will do everything I can to help local people get back in to work I have held a jobs fair and regular Jobs Clubs around South Gloucestershire, and I have committed to holding two Jobs Fairs a year if elected as the local MP, as well as running special sessions to support those with individual needs.

I will fight for better local transport links The lack of clean and reliable public transport is a big concern locally. I have been campaigning for improvements in our area; and have raised these issues with the Secretary of State for Transport, to ensure that locally, we are not forgotten.

I will support senior citizens in our communities Supporting senior citizens locally is at the heart of my plan for our local area. I recently held my first Senior Citizens Fair, and am running an event with the Alzheimer’s Society in the Shire Way Community Association on the 2nd April.

This election is too close to call, but one thing is certain, either David Cameron or Ed Miliband will be Prime Minister on May 8th. With the Lib Dems being as likely to back either David Cameron or Ed Miliband, there is a real chance that Ed Miliband could form a coalition government with Nick Clegg and Alex Salmond. But if enough people support me in Thornbury and Yate, you will get a hardworking, passionate local MP and we can be sure that David Cameron remains as Prime Minister.

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Chris Hignell and Dan Burt, in conjunction with Castle Combe racing circuit, will have two of their race cars on display on Saturday 18th April.

The cars, a Fiat Punto HGT, and a Dominator TS400 Sports GT, will be available for photographs and for youngsters to get a first hand experience of the workings of a race car.

The cars will compete at Castle Combe later this year, and are supported by local businesses.

Castle Combe will be promoting the racing and action days held at their circuit, and will be giving away a range of prizes.

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Winterbourne Evening WI Report March 2015.

This months beautiful arrangement of Spring flowers on the President’s table set the scene for our March meeting, colourful and full of promise.

We were reminded to vote for election of officers to the National Federation Executive and also about arrangements for the 100year celebration AGM at the Albert Hall where our delegate with be Carol.

The resolution to be debated at the Albert Hall in June will depend on that selected from a short list by the most Federations across the country, here in Avon we voted for ‘Assessment of need in long term care’. There is also an opportunity for one member from each WI to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in June and we will have a ballot in our WI amongst those members who would like the opportunity.

There were many events going on in Avon for us to consider but two new taster days on offer are sailing at

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Chew Magna sailing club and tennis at Westbury on Trym and St George’s Park. Eleven of our members attended the Spring meeting at the Winter Gardens, Weston super Mare, celebrating 40years of the Avon Federation. Two of our members were recognised for services during this time Valerie Hillier as a past county chairman and Susan Marshfield as the county’s first treasurer. It was also an opportunity to display our new banner.

We enjoyed lunch at The Rising Sun in March, and a Cheese and Wine Party in April keeps us busy and one of our members, Angela, will be leading a County Spring walk of some 4miles starting at the White Horse, Hambrook on 8th April.

Amongst our activities we have joined in a display at the Winterbourne library promoting our WI. We have invested in a professional display notice board to promote our events and activities and also to be able to display local charity and community events in which our

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members may have an interest, Pat has agreed to be responsible for this so that it will always be seen to best advantage.

We enjoyed our evening -‘ANYTHING Indian’ - which gives a clue to the speaker, Ila Shrimanker who talked about wearing the sari. She had about a hundred sari’s on show and she was wearing a beautiful red almost transparent one with a little black bust length top.

She explained that a sari was a piece of material five metres in length and showed us how this wrapped and tucked around the body to make a comfortable outer garment. We were told about sari’s worn at weddings, how the bride changes from her ceremony dress afterwards into that provided by the grooms family, red for financial prosperity and green for the continuance of the family.

We were shown many colour combinations and two versions of Indian dress, the Punjabi version which favoured trousers with an overgarment, and the Indian style that Ila wore. It was fascinating to see how the length

of fabric could be adjusted to give slightly different styles and after one volunteer from the audience was dressed in a fantastic blue and silver version a flood of others followed.

Varying shapes of people trying to get into slightly smaller tops! At times quite a lot of flesh on show, however the amazing sari was able to hide all this excess flesh in a way no other garment could and when everyone was suitably attired photographs were taken ending our evening with a wonderful display of colour in front of our newly adapted banner. In April we will be decorating cup cakes following a demonstration and the competition will be for the best cup Cake made on the night. Visitors are always welcome at 7.30 the second Thursday in the month at St Michaels Rooms.

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Our Speaker was Susan Duggan and the subject was “Teach Me Sugar Craft”. Susan has been in the business for 30 years and had a shop in Keynsham for 15 years.

She now works from home and makes Wedding Cakes and gives courses for people interested in cake decorating.

She also gives talks and demonstrations and can make up to 1,000 cup cakes a week.

We had a very hands-on evening whereby everyone had 4 cup cakes to decorate. Susan had prepared small blocks of coloured sugar paste for everyone, plus several piping bags of green butter icing. We were shown how to make an a Easter Chick face out of yellow sugar paste and to stick it, using a little water, onto the top of one of the cup cakes.

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White sugar paste was rolled to form a body, tail and two paws with pink pads to make a rabbit burrowing in the green grass. The next cake had green grass piped onto it and we were given 3 chocolate eggs to nestle into it. The final egg was ‘la creme de la creme’. We had to make Shaun the Sheep.

White butter icing, chocolate brown sugar paste shaped into Shaun’s head, brown ears, two white eyes with black pupils, two little holes for his nose and tiny marshmallow sweets covering his body. Most effective and each Shaun was different. Such a fun evening thank you.

Our next meeting is on 2nd April when Danielle Canty will be talking to us about being a Chiropractor. We meet at All Saints Church Hall at 7.30. Do come and join us if you would like.

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The tough cycling race takes place on Sunday August 16. Starting and finishing in Chipping Sodbury, the event offers a choice of 3 distances, 100 miles, 60 miles or 30 miles.

The Saddleback Sodbury Sportive enjoyed its most successful year with a record number of 905 cyclists entering in 2014. Since its inception just three years ago the Sportive has become the most popular of its kind in the South West The route takes riders through some of the prettiest highways and byways of the

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An invitation from Silver Chords I am writing to invite you to our happy over 50’s social club. We have been established since the 1960’s. We used to meet at the St Michael’s room on the High Street in Winterbourne until the 1990’s, but because of parking problems we moved to Mason’s View on St Francis Drive.

We have enjoyed regular meetings twice a month. People have entertained us with their music, talks and slide shows.

When it gets warmer we have a coach trip once a month to somewhere nice and enjoy a meal out. The weeks we stay at our meeting place we enjoy a speaker for an hour then enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit. There’s also time for a raffle and a chat. It’s nice to get out and listen to music or have a speaker.

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Come and enjoy our meals out in April, June and September and a trip to Sidmouth in October. We’d love you to come and join us and have some company and fun with friends.

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St. Peters Sings the Musicals Raising funds for Frampton Cotterell C of E School and St Peters Church Saturday 13 June 2015 10.00am A group of volunteers from The Friends of Frampton Cotterell C of E School and St.Peters Church are organising a unique community event and we’d like to invite local groups and businesses to join and support us in our fundraising efforts.

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over £4000 for the 2 charities.

Following such a wonderful event the organisers were asked – what’s next?

St. Peters Sings the Musicals is being held at St.Peters Church. For a period of 12 hours participants will sing a programme of favourite, well known (and some not so) tunes from the musicals. We will start on Saturday 13th June at 10.00am with a not to be missed performance from St. Peters Church Choir.

Throughout the day a programme of Musicals will be performed by volunteers from various community groups.

These include Crossbow Singers, St Bede’s Community College and Winterbourne International Academy. There will also be a special Children’s hour incorporating well known songs from musicals familiar with our younger community members.

The singing is just the start – we are incorporating many different fun activities into the fundraising event, with the background of our supporting groups voices there will be activities for children – young and old. This is evolving into a very special unique event and we would like as many people from the local area to join in the fun.

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At this stage we really need to gauge local interest so we can devise a programme for the day.

We are inviting groups from across the community of every size and ability and of all faiths or none to participate in our 12 hour fund-raising event. Participants do not need to be of performance standard, they just need a desire to share in the joy of singing in such an awe-inspiring building for these good causes.

Will you come and join us in singing for these local charities and by obtaining sponsorship help us raise much needed funds.

All monies raised will be used for specific enhancements to the school and church benefitting all users and the local community.

Not forgetting the local businesses. Maybe you would like to form a choir for a one off performance, or could provide a service or donation to help us make this event a success?

For more information or a registration of interest form please contact Helen HardingBentley: 121 Park Lane, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2EX 01454 774771 (please leave name and contact details) Email: stpetersmusicals@ gmail.com Or via, Frampton Cotterell CofE School, Rectory Rd, Frampton Cotterell

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Village ready for May Day

The outgoing head of Iron Acton Primary School will the honoured at the villages May Celebrations this year.

Jill Bendeaux will crown the May King and Queen when they arrive at the village green during the celebrations on May 4. Mrs Bendeaux is retiring at the end of the School Year and the May Day organisers say she will be greatly missed by the pupils, their

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Annie King, part of the organising committee, said; “True to form, this year’s May Day will be filled with many show-ring acts, traditional fairground rides, numerous free activities, local craft gift stalls, food and drink tents, music from Westerleigh Brass Band and a return visit from the Dixie Belles. We are so excited to have

If you would like to get involved with the Day or to hold a Stall, please contact Annie on anniekinghome@gmail.com for more details. The Day opens at 10.30am and ends around 4pm.

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WORK to improve the Witches Hat play area on Westerleigh Road, Yate, is due to be completed in early May. The site is undergoing a £148,000 refurbishment and local people were invited to a workshop, organised at the play area by Yate Town Council, to hear how the money was being spent New features include a mini skatepark, a skatepark shelter with graffiti wall, a six-metre bridge and a fireman’s pole.

There will also be a fort running through the trees to nets in the trees.

The area will also be landscaped to provide seating areas and a jungle maze at one end of the site.

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Holly Sawyer is a Sixth Form student at WIA and aspiring journalist. Alongside studying for her A levels, Bristol-born Holly has a passion for sharing news and blogging. At the tender age of 17 she is new to the journalism world, but has certainly put her foot in the door. Holly has her own blog, runs an independent student magazine and writes for a popular online website which helps those wondering about University. Holly enjoys filmmaking, writing and aspires to work in news broadcasting.

e are always told this, our age group encouraged to become actively involved with politics. We are the ones who will be running the country in the future, therefore our opinions matter. So why aren’t we voting?

I very strongly believe that more young people should vote. Many of us can in the upcoming general election, although the drive I have to involve myself in politics is something not shared amongst us all.

Simply, we do not know enough about the topic. Unless you take a politics class or watch Question Time, the likelihood is that the only political figures you know are David Cameron and other leaders such as Ed Miliband.

Communicating with young people the importance of politics is the issue. For the first time in my entire education, a spokesperson from the Labour Party came to my school, educating us sixth formers on the importance of our votes, and how the decisions made by these parties will influence our lives.

Finding the experience interesting, I decided to delve deeper into what issues would actually affect the young people of today. Of course tuition fees were an obvious issue. But what other policies may influence our futures? Well, the list is endless. Hundreds of important decisions are made by these powerful individuals in suits, although we seem to assume they only target those older than us.

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Perhaps these issues should be delivered to us through an alternative platform, rather than mid-day television or late night debates. Social media works. Bite the Ballot screens Leaders Live, a question and answer session consisting of young people asking real politicians the real questions. This is live streamed through to YouTube, with segments published at a later date, covering the hardest questions that the likes of Nick Clegg have answered in these sessions.

I stumbled across this product whilst searching the web, so why aren’t young people being taught about it in schools?

Politics is a captivating matter, but only when it’s brought to people’s attention. Many young people ignore the topic all together, identifying the parties as out of date and targeting older citizens. It’s clear though that some of these leaders, such as Ed Miliband are interested in encouraging young voters, possibly even lowering the age you can vote to 16.

So next time you complain that the tuition fees are rising, think about who can make a difference. Research who best represents your opinions, and who you wish to convey these views to those who can really change things.

All of this can be done by simply voting.

Young people are the future of this country, so let’s make our votes count.

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Liza Buffrey and Craig Wood run B-barbered in Winterbourne. A look around the walls will let you know that Craig is a sports fan. Some customers get a game of darts as well as a haircut.

Why did you become a hairdresser?

Liza says I became a junior at 13 and started cutting men’s hair at 15.

I did my college courses for ladies and mens a mere 24 years ago! I’ve got 3 children and and I’ve always gone back to barbering every time after the kids. I’m originally from Portsmouth but moved up to Bristol 10 years ago, more for my kids and their future.

Craig says I started 17 years ago in a barber shop , working as an apprentice and did all my hairdressing courses. I have 1 son, I play for the 1st team in Hambrook cricket club and I’m a team member for darts team for Baileys Court !

Liza Buffery and Craig Wood, owners of B-Barbered in Winterbourne

How did you come to set up b-barbered?

I use to work behind the bar in Baileys Court and knew Craig as a regular. We found out we were both barbers, knew there was a shop in Winterbourne that was empty so we both decided to have a look. Next minute we were fitting it out as a barber shop as business partners.

Do you think a business like yours becomes a big part of the community?

We opened our shop October 2008. We have got to know all our regulars now and new clients thanks to moving into the area and word of mouth. It’s nice to catch up with people and hear all their stories of weekly life.

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I don’t find any pressure cutting people’s hair because if you’re good at what you do then you should do what they ask you to do!

now and love my job, meeting new people and having a catch up with our regular clients.

Craig, tell us about your love of darts and sport generally?

And what’s the worse?!

Craig says I play for Baileys Court and I have practice sessions with Mark Dubridge who comes in to get his haircut as well !

Liza adds I don’t play darts we have clients that come in have a haircut and bring their darts to play with Craig. I Leave them to it!

What’s the best thing about being a hairdresser?

Liza says The best thing about being a barber is you get to meet some lovely people and it feels like we know most people around the surrounding areas and have a good chin wag with them Craig says I’ve been a barber for 17 years

The worst thing about being a barber is standing on your feet all day even though we are use to it - oh and the varicose veins!

What plans do you have for the future?

Our future plans are to have many more new clients coming in and many more happy years here. We opened in a recession, nearly 7 years ago, and we are still going strong. Craig and I would like to say to all our customers thank you so much for your support and custom.

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New Year, New you? Or new injury? – by Rebecca Rees, Chiropractor from the Willow Brook Clinic

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How do back injuries in the gym occur?

A back injury is a relatively common problem. Poor technique or trying to lift too much weight can put abnormal stresses on the muscles and joints, leading to pain and damage.

One of the most common errors in the gym is squatting incorrectly, which puts too much pressure on the lower back and knees. Rounding of the back during the squat puts greater pressure on your spinal discs, potentially increasing your chance of injuries like a disc herniation. This is when the outer fibres of the disc weaken, causing the gel-like material inside, to bulge out. The disc bulge can then press on the nerves in the spine, causing pain and numbness in the leg.

keeping a good technique throughout the exercise will help minimize injuries. Follow these tips below to make sure your squat technique is up to scratch!

Maintain a neutral position of the spine throughout the exercise - don’t allow the back to round or hyper-extend.

Don’t allow your knees to come forward over your toes as this will increase your chance of hurting your knees - to avoid this, as you lower yourself into the squat, imagine you are trying to sit down on a chair behind you.

To protect your back, tighten your abdominal and bottom muscles as you squat.

Have a few sessions with a personal trainer - they can make sure your technique is correct and show you the best exercises for your physical state.

If you do hurt your back, seek help from a health care professional, such as a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist, sooner rather than later to minimize the damage.

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In the gym, less is sometimes more! Lifting less weight but

Next month Rebecca will discuss tennis elbow.

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Green light given for start of major housing scheme THE go-ahead has been given to build 39 homes in Coalpit Heath – the first phase of a multi-million pound project to redevelop 450 houses in South Gloucestershire.

Housing association Merlin said the new properties would replace 18 non-traditional houses in Newlands Avenue and Oldlands Avenue, together with a rank of garages, that were built after the Second World War as a quick solution to the housing shortage.

But they are now suffering from a number of problems, including damp and draughts.

The Coalpit Heath homes are the first of up to 850 new premises that Merlin plans to build over the next eight years to replace the 450 non-traditional properties.

Project manager Sally Gilbert said: “We’re thrilled to have been given the go-ahead to start building these much-needed new homes.

“They will provide brand-new affordable housing in the village. We’ve already demolished most of the existing properties, so we’re hoping to get the building work started as soon as possible so that residents can move into their new homes next spring.”

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huge programme of redevelopment, which is the biggest project we’ve ever undertaken.

“We’ve also just received permission to redevelop 18 properties in Iron Acton and will be starting work on this site next year.”

The £5.2million first phase of the redevelopment schedule will see the 18 properties replaced with a mixture of one and two-bedroom flats, two and three-bedroom houses and a two-bedroom bungalow specially designed for a wheelchair user.

Part of the funding for phase one has come from the Homes and Communities Agency, which awarded Merlin £2.4million under its affordable homes programme.

Merlin also recently submitted applications to redevelop two final sites in Coalpit Heath in Newlands Avenue and the block of garages in Coalville Road. In total the housing association is planning to build 84 new homes in the village in the next two years.

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Students Wheels project benefits Foodbank Students from Chipping Sodbury School have transformed a white van, kitting it out to be used by a food bank.

Eight students from the School completed the tranformation of a white Ford van, which was donated to The Wheels project by Avon & Somerset Constabulary.

Students decided to select Stroud Foodbank as the recipient of their van following a presentation by the manager Will Mansell. The students have visited the Foodbank and spent an afternoon helping out in the warehouse.

The students have worked on karts and learnt the basics of servicing before undertaking the work on the van just after Christmas 2014.

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Charity gig keeps it in the family John Douglass of Frampton Cotterell is getting his guitar out again in order to support his daughter Ava and her friend Eleanor Ford who are raising money to go to the Philippines and work for the charity The Philippine Community Fund: http://www.p-c-f.org John will be performing with his musical partner of twenty years Steve Hogg, under the banner of The Bilko Brothers. Steve and John have been in several successful bands together over the last twenty years including Kid Sinister, Wushcatte & Augustine. They will be performing songs from each of those bands, plus covers from the likes of Paul Simon and Crowded House. John said; “I’m looking forward to a local gig, it’s been awhile, we used to play at the FCCE Ramble when Ava was still at school and always had a good night”.

Over the years John has been signed to Atlantic Records and EMI and released several acclaimed albums and will no doubt sprinkle in a few stories about ‘life on the road’ between tunes.

Ava says ‘I was discussing ways of raising money with my friends and we thought a concert would be a good idea.

We are very much looking forward to a new experience in the Philippines helping people less fortunate than ourselves and we hope people will come along and enjoy the music and support a good cause’ Details Date : Saturday May 23rd Location : Winterbourne Community Association, Watleys End Road Doors open : 7pm Music Starts 7.45 Finishes 11.30pm Support : Sean Snook http://www.seansnook.co.uk/ FFI Call 07798 848181 or email avadouglass@hotmail. co.uk

Bristol Opera to stage The Rake’s Progress FOUNDED in 1923, Bristol Opera is the only local company to produce a fully staged opera every year.

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Jane Stickland. East Ward Jane has served on the Parish Council for 6 years. She has been a prime mover in some important decisions including The Green Dog Walking, and Jubilee allotments.She volunteers in running the computer group at the Brockeridge Centre.

Gary Weeks. East Ward Gary has been a Parish Councillor for 4 years and has lived at Frampton End for 14years. He works for Avon Fire and Rescue Service regularly attends Parish Council Meetings. His particular interest is provision of sporting and leisure facilities and supports opportunities for young people in Frampton Cotterell.

Edwina Pennell. East Ward Edwina has been a councillor for 1 year, has lived & worked in the village for 30 years. Has run village roots (Nisa Store) for 25 years.

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Sue Walters. Central Ward Sue has lived in the village for 12 years and served on the Parish Council just over a year. Her experience as an accountant has served well on the finance committee. She also supports young people’s interests in the community and is a volunteer in Bereavement Support, and several children’s organisations.

Rex Underhill. West Ward Rex has lived in Frampton Cotterell all his life and has served as a councillor for 8 years. He is also a member of the Beesmoor Road Playing Fields Management Committee. local facilities and village improvements has always been of importance to him.

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Landmark day for cinema scheme as work starts on Yate Riverside site A SIGNIFICANT step was reached in the new Yate Riverside scheme when the ground was broken to mark the start of construction.

Pensions minister and local MP Steve Webb dug the first muddy turf at the site of the project, which will bring more shops, eating outlets and a long awaited cinema to the town as an extension to Yate Shopping Centre.

He was joined by local councillors, representatives from developers Crestbridge and contractors ISG, as well as residents and shoppers.

Yate mayor Wully Perks said: “A cinema has been one of the town’s long held aspirations and is one of the key elements of the town plan.

“This was another significant day for the town and a major step in the town’s growth.

“With so much new housing scheduled over the next few years, it is important that Yate can offer residents all the

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“It will also be a major boost for the local economy, bringing jobs and preventing people having to drive further afield for evening entertainment.”

Mark Hull, group property controller for shopping centre owners Crestbridge, said the ceremony on the Link Road overflow car park site came after a “long and often tough ride”.

He said: “This project is the fruition of many years’ work by the MP, local councillors and local stakeholders.

“We are aware that Steve has been campaigning for a cinema in Yate for well over 12 years and it is only right that he and the local community came together to celebrate the start of works.”

Mr Webb, said: “It seems many years since we first launched our Cinema 4 Yate campaign in response to the strong views expressed by local residents, and particularly young people, that they wanted Yate to

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“We look forward to completion of the project and to a new boost to the economy for the people of Yate and the surrounding area.”

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Helpers get out shovels and brooms to clear up country lane VOLUNTEERS gave up a few hours to clear mud from Frampton End Road in the second of what is hoped to be regular clean-ups of the country lane.

It is nearly a year since the road was closed to vehicles, creating a traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Over that time the general condition of the lane has improved, leading to greater leisure use.

But at wetter times mud is washed from the fields and volunteers are needed to get the worst of it off the route.

The group of helpers are organised by keen cyclist Alan Bracey, who was joined in the latest clean-up by eight others, including cadets from the Frampton Cotterell branch of the Air Training Corps.

Mr Bracey said: “It was refreshing to see young people from the area becoming involved in working for the benefit of the community.

“Hopefully it will encourage more helpers to come forward so I have a larger number to fulfil these regular clean ups.”

The next clean-up will be on Sunday, April 12, with helpers meeting outside 76 Frampton End Road at 9.30am. Anyone who wants to join in on that day or others should either email Mr Bracey on aljenbracey@ blueyonder.co.uk or phone 01454 772837.

They are also asked to take along tools such as a shovel, spade and stiff broom if possible as only limited numbers can be provided.

Meanwhile Mr Bracey has pressed for a gate at the Mays Hill end of the road to be kept closed and locked when not needed in order to prevent drivers being tempted to use the narrow lane and possibly causing an accident.

The gate was one of several fitted to give access to certain users, including farmers and utility companies.

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Floral friends boosted by donation

Helping to brighten up Frampton: (from left to right) Lee England, Phil Handy and Harvey Webb

Floral Friends of Frampton have received a donation of wood from a local company to support their Britain in Bloom project.

England Carpentry, based in Frampton Cotterell, supplies wood and wooden frames for major house building companies.

The donation is being used by local volunteers Phil Handy and Harvey Webb to build sturdy wooden planters which will be planted by Floral Friends of Frampton with seasonal flowers to brighten up the local shopping area and businesses.

Some planters will also be put at village boundaries to act as floral gateways and welcome people to Frampton Cotterell.

This Summer our village will be filled with bright and colourful flowers thanks to the help of local donators and volunteers.

Downton Abbey filming clash changes Lady Rosamund’s Thornbury date A HASTY re-scheduling of the Thornbury Arts Festival programme was needed due to filming for the latest series of Downton Abbey.

Samantha Bond, who plays Lady Rosamund Painswick in the popular TV drama, should have been in the town on April 19 to give a talk with her actor father Philip.

But the Downton filming plan released after the date was fixed meant Samantha had to be on set in London on that day.

She and her father were anxious not to let people down so re-arranged their diaries and will now be at the festival on Saturday, April 18, for the afternoon talk before Samantha rushes back to London in time for filming.

Samantha’s other credits include Miss Moneypenny in a number of the James Bond films.

She was also in the TV comedy Outnumbered. Philip is best known for his appearance in the long running BBC drama The Onedin Line.

The festival runs from April 17-26, with TV presenter and conservationist Bill Oddie joining award winning composer and singer-songwriter Sarah Class to open the event with a musical safari.

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n David Hockney Talk – Thurs 16th April South Glos Decorative & Fine Arts Society will welcome Frank Woodgate to give a fascinating insight into the life and work of enigmatic 20th Century artist, David Hockney. Meeting at Bradley Stoke Community School, we are a friendly group and always pleased to welcome Guests and new Members – please contact Sally or Mary (details below) to let them know you would like to come along.

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May 8

n Charity concert for Cancer Research UK Friday 8th May at 7.30pm in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. Dodington Parish Band, U3A Ukulele Band;singers from Colston’s School Bristol Tickets £7 from Cancer Research Shop in Yate or on the door. Raffle & Bar

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Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm.

First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 (from the middle of September) Programme of speakers, choirs etc., followed by a cup of tea.

50p per week. For more details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30.

April at Winterbourne Library Opening times: Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: closed Friday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday: closed Easter Opening Times: Thursday 2 April OPEN Friday 3 April CLOSED Saturday 4 April CLOSED Monday 6 April CLOSED Normal opening from Tuesday 7 April Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10.00am Pre School Storytime: Wednesday mornings term

time only 9.30 – 10.00am Our Chatterbooks Group for young people in years 5 and 6 will meet on Saturday 11 April 2.30 – 3.30pm Spring is Sprung! Springthemed craft fun for 3 – 10 year olds accompanied by an adult Free drop-in Wednesday 1 April 10.00 – 11.30am The NEW Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 17 April 2.00 – 3.00pm For more information about the group please contact Liz Appleby on 07825510079 or speak to a member of library staff Craft Group The craft group is meeting on Saturday 11 and Saturday 25 April 10am – 12noon This very friendly group always

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welcomes new members, just turn up on the day or speak to a member of staff for more information.

Back by Popular Demand!

Our yearly QU?Z to celebrate World Book Night will be held on Wednesday 22 April 7.30 – 9pm Teams of up to six people with questions on a range of topics £3.00 per person tickets available from Winterbourne library For more information about World Book Night visit www. worldbooknight.org Silver Singalong Join library staff and friends on Friday 24 April 2.00 – 3.00pm to sing World War II songs, songs from the shows and songs you might have learnt at school. Suitable for 50+

Home Library Service Are you someone who has difficulty visiting the library and do you have no one to get your books for you? If so our Home Library Service volunteers may be able to help. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. We’ll be happy to help.

For more information about any of the above tel: 01454 868006 email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk website www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries twitter www.twitter.com@ southgloslibs

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n Winterbourn Down Border Morris Morris Dancing, All Saint’s Church Hall, 8.15pm n Line dancing with Laughter in Line, Zion Church Hall, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell.

Beginners 7.30pm, Improvers, 8.30pm. Info Sarah 01454 773929 www.laughterinline.org n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further info from Gill on 01454 773573.

Tuesday n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30 The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group.

Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com n Winterbourne Ladies, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. n Crossbow Bridge Club, Crossbow House. 7.30pm n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing).

Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n Frampton Cotterell WI. Crossbow House, 7.45, fourth Tuesday of month n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n Feel good adult dance exercise class,Tuesday’s 1011.00am at Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell.

An easy to follow keep fit class to suit all levels of fitness. Normal cost £4.50 your first class half price with this advert. Tel Nina 01179 799796 for more info.

Wednesday n Pre School Storytime.

Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only. n ‘Silver Chords Group, over 50’s social club. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm.

Entertainment and coach trips.

Everyone welcome Contact Doreen 01454 776484. n Winterbourne Police Beat Post. Greenfield Centre 2-3pm n Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School.

Tel Lisa 07815 759118 n Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath. First Wednesday of each month. 7.45pm. New members

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welcome. n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com n Ladies Leisure is a friendly group of over 50’s. We meet every other Wednesday at Coalpit Heath Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £1.50 per person which includes Tea/ Coffee & Biscuits. We have regular Entertainment & Day trips. Please come along and join us, contact Susan Bisp on 01454 775110 n Actonians Drama Group 7.30 pm Parish Hall, Iron Acton More info 01454 228760 www. actonians.co.uk Junior Actonians 6.00 pm 7.30 pm Parish Hall Iron Acton More info 01454 228277. n 2nd Wednesday of each month - Carer’s Group 2 - 4pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell n 4th Wednesday of each month - Forget me Not sing along group 2pm - 3.30 pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. If you like a good sing song please come and join us.

For more information ring Rona on 886925 or Jean on 775786.

Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Manor Day Centre, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 10-2pm.

Please contact Mrs. Peggy Lavington on 01454 850287 for further details of this friendly club for older people n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For pre-school children and their parents/carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n St John’s Ambulance. St Saviour’s Hall, Beesmoor Road.

6.15 - 9pm (term time). n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month.

Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton. New beginners, 7.20pm. Improvers, 8.30pm. www.laughterinline.com n Winterbourne Musical Theatre.

Winterbourne Community Association, 7.30pm. n Winterbourne Flower Club. St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd

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(Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n Winterbourne Evening Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Rooms in Winterbourne at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August n Crossbow Camera Club Crossbow House, 8pm, every Thursday (from September).

Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081 n Bingo British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Frampton Cotterell. 8.15pm.Free entry n Winterbourne Flower Club, St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n South Gloucestershire Decorative and Fine Arts Society meet at Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Lane Bradley Stoke. 3rd Thursday evening of the month.

Starting October 7-00 for 7-30 start refreshments. For more information Sallykitching@googlemail.com Tel no 01454 774401

Friday n St James The Less Parent and Toddler Group, The Marshall Rooms, Iron Acton. 10.30 12.30 term times. n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, Call Paul Crook 01454 851656.

Saturday n Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month. n Bingo Open7/00pm,Bingo 8/00pm Music & Dancing from 8/30pm-11/30pm Every Saturday night.(£4) at the Royal British Legion Ryecroft Rd

Sunday n Japanese Embroidery Class Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly).

Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. n Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am, Church Lane, Winterbourne, 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month.

Newleaze reserve (Bristol Road) 10.30am Ist Sunday of month Huckford Quarry 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month. Contact Frank Smith 01454 778975.

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new members or promote a special activity? Then join us for Discover 2015.

Now in its fourth year, the Discover Festival is an exciting and diverse programme of events, organised by South Gloucestershire Council, local residents, community groups and businesses. We want to show why South Gloucestershire is a great place to live and work. We welcome events from the arts, heritage including Heritage Open Days, nature, local food, health & wellbeing, sports, family events or events for those aged 50+.

We are inviting community groups and organisations to run new young adult, adult and family events as part of Discover or to promote special events you have already planned. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work and encourage new members to join. Whilst we can’t include regular sessions and activities, there are plenty of ways to create a special event.

Could your group organise an open day, a taster session or a workshop? Are you holding a talk, a walk, a performance or an exhibition? Whatever your event, there’s a place for you.

If you would like to hold an event at your local library, please drop in to register your interest or call us on 01454 868006.

Alternatively, if you want to promote an event at your venue, please email us at discover@ southglos.gov.uk if you would like us to send you a reminder when registration opens. On-line registration opens on 16 March and closes on 11 May. Details can be found on-line at www. southglos.gov.uk/discover. n Badminton Players needed at WDCA (Winterbourne Down Community Association) at Watleys end Road Winterbourne.

Our Club plays on a Monday and Tuesday night from 8pm10pm. We are looking for new members. My contact details are tel. 01179565198, Mb. 07974758380. Email.

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n The Monday Afternoon Book Group is looking for new members. This is a very friendly and informal group that meets on the second Monday of every month at Winterbourne library 1.30 – 3.00pm. For further details please speak to Mr Bernard Omar on 01454 775454

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meeting with the farmer and the workers, touring the farm and if lucky enough being called upon to help with the milking, hay making or harvest.

But it was always this time of year that I enjoyed visiting farms, whose principal focus was sheep, the most. There is something almost ‘Walt Disney’ about Spring and lambs.

Not only was it wonderful to be present as lambs were born, there is nothing more heart-warming than to see the young lambs playing in the fields with that wonderful spring of theirs, however always knowing where mother was ready to dash back to safety or for a top up of milk. If you live in a rural community you cannot fail to make the connection between ‘Spring’ and new life.

The great Christian festival of Easter falls within the northern hemisphere at this time of year, so it is easy for us to make those similar connections. At the core of the Christian faith is the belief that God himself in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, dies on the cross for the salvation of all humanity. A pivotal, cosmic moment in human history, the unconditional, universal love of God for his creation offered in this sacrifice. This intervention, this victory over sin and death, this restoration of the relationship between God and us is then crowned, confirmed, cemented as it were, in the miracle of the resurrection. Not resuscitation but resurrection, new life and new beginnings for all people.

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life is accessible for all, love is not lost no matter what might happen to us on our earthly journey. As we celebrate Easter with our family and friends, as we munch our way through the delicious chocolate of our Easter eggs, let us spare a moment to reflect on the wonderful gift of life, on all that has been done for us through the cross and in the knowledge that we hold a unconditional ticket for God’s ‘heavenly party’.

Happy Easter!

Christie classic for Actonians The Actonian’s are take to the stage again for their first production of the year, Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery, ‘The Hollow’.

The Actonians are creating an ambitious box set, representing the garden room of the Angkatells’ eponymous home. Pat Stimson is designing and making much of the wonderful 50’s garb to be worn by the cast. This period drama has all the characteristic hallmarks one associates with Agatha Christie – except Hercule Poirot. She never wanted him to appear on stage and so created Inspector Colquhoun instead.

The group’s autumn production is the classic pantomime – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, written by one of the group, Dee Mason. It’s due to run from 24-28 November.

Sarah McMahon said: This has been another busy year for us, our final production of last year, ‘Bazaar and Rummage’, was nominated for the NODA award of Best Drama, which unfortunately we did not win – but we mustn’t be greedy, having won Best Comedy the year before.

The new play by Austin Hawkins – ‘Moving Aside’ (which we showcased last July as part of the trilogy of plays entitled ‘Going Solo’), won him Best Original Script and Mike Schofield a nomination for Best Actor, at the AAD One-Act festival, held at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall in February. Well done to them and the whole team behind the production”.

The Actonians are also running two

workshops for our members in the next few months. Local professional actor, Mark Danbury, will be giving tips on improving our acting skills. and Mark McGann will be showing members how to become better

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Sharing the love of books PEOPLE in South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to take part in a yearlong programme sharing the love of books.

The Time 4 Reading campaign was launched on World Book Day with a day of book swapping and making time to appreciate the enjoyment of reading.

Council chairman Howard Gawler said: “We know that young children who enjoy reading independently will have had the door opened to new discoveries and wide interests, to knowledge, creativity, and confidence.

Reading is the critical route to other subjects as well as a provider of wider opportunities for giving more and getting more from life and work. Research has also shown that keeping mentally active by reading books helps protect the brain in old age, so reading is essential to all aspects of life.”

The Time 4 Reading campaign was praised by author Nathan Filer, from Winterbourne, winner

of the Costa Book Award.

He said: “As a child reading didn’t come easily to me, and this turned me away from books for a long time. Today my shelves are full and books are a huge part of my life. I find something a bit miraculous about them - these

perfectly portable, no-batteriesrequired objects that we can pick up for free in our local library, and that might just change the way we think about something forever. “South Gloucestershire Council’s campaign to encourage and support people of all ages to

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read for just a short while each day, and to share the books they love, is a wonderful initiative. It will truly enrich people’s lives.”

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Mountain bikers take cycle safety message to schools A MOUNTAIN bike stunt team have helped spread the message about safe cycling to children at schools in Yate and Chipping Sodbury.

The riders from the MAD display group joined forces with South Gloucestershire’s road safety experts to visit schools in the district, including St Paul’s Catholic Primary in Yate and Raysfield Junior School in Chipping Sodbury.

Children in years four to six watched the cyclists perform some of their stunts, learnt about

the importance of wearing a cycling helmet and discovered why cycling was good for people’s health.

St Paul’s head teacher, Maxine Sewell, said: “It was a very entertaining performance.

It had the children captivated. It was a great way to get the bike safety message across to them.”

The MAD team also encouraged pupils to sign up for free Bikeability cycle safety awareness courses, which are available during school time and during the school holidays.

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Next up for new development

FASHION retailer Next has announced it will open a store in the new Yate Riverside complex.

Italian restaurant chain Prezzo and American-themed Deans Diner have also been confirmed as tenants at the development, which will open alongside the Cineworld sixscreen cinema.

Mark Hull, of Crestbridge, said the arrival of Next was

“fantastic” for the town and the development scheme.

He said: “It will be a catalyst to attract other retailers and is a major statement of confidence in both the town and Yate Riverside.

“We have always been aware that shoppers want a broader range of fashion choice at the centre and this will answer their demands.”

He said the two restaurant chains would also help create a vibrant night time economy around the new cinema.

Mr Hull said: “We have several other operators close to agreeing deals for both the retail and restaurant units but bringing the first tenants onboard is always the major challenge.”

There will be three retail units at the development, with the first

due to open later this year. Eight restaurant cafes are also part of the scheme and the cinema will open by the spring of 2016.

Andy Lowrey, the Yate Shopping Centre manager, said: “Existing traders understand that bringing more high street names into the town can only increase footfall and lead to more activity across the centre as a whole.”

Levanna - the new face of northern soul album A Winterbourne teenager who became an internet sensation after posting a video of herself dancing in Staple Hill has now become the face of a best selling northern soul album.

Levanna Mclean, complete with her trademark beaming smile, can be seen gracing the cover of the boxset compilation

Move On Up, The Very Best of Northern Soul.

The 75-track three-disc offering from label Universal became a number one best seller on Amazon just days after its release on March 16.

The 18-year-old can also be spotted honing her nimble dance skills on a television commercial advertising the CD. Levanna first shot to fame when a two minute 46 second YouTube video she filmed in Broad Street went viral.

Showing her northern soul dancing to the tune of Pharrell William’s hit Happy, the video contained an irresistible twist when, half way through, a pensioner who was watching her started dancing too. Incredibly, the video has now been watched by more than 1.5 million people.

Levanna’s profile was to reach new heights when she was approached to dance at last year’s Brit Awards alongside Pharrell himself.

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appearances and even starring in educational videos.

Levanna, from Winterbourne, said: “Universal wanted me to represent the CD and be the main focus of promotion, which is really cool. We’ve just overtaken Sam Smith, which is insane; I’m speechless! I’m so happy and proud that it’s done so well.”

Levanna, who is also a deejay, said making the commercial had been brilliant fun.

“It was filmed in a social club in Brighton. They put out a call inviting northern soul dancers to come along but they rang me up personally and said ‘You’re probably the most famous person in northern soul and we’d like you to come and be a part of the advert’.

“We filmed for five hours or so and it was really fun. I met lots of new people and made so many new friends.”

Levanna, a former pupil of the Ridings Academy in Winterbourne, is now studying music production at dBs Music

College near Temple Meads.

“Since the whole ‘northern soul girl’ thing started to come about and I got deejay gigs, I thought I would follow up on music. I’ve always loved music but always saw it as a hobby.

Now I see it as something I could really do as a career so I thought I’d get some skills in it.”

Levanna has posted a string of videos on YouTube all showing her northern soul dancing at various locations including the Suspension Bridge, Glastonbury Tour and even on a famous Russian monument.

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Frampton Endure Tough Month Injuries, suspensions and fixture inconsistency have made it a very difficult month for Frampton Athletic, which has been reflected in their results.

Frampton’s first team went the month of March without a win and only picking up one point from their 3 games. They started the month with an away game against local rivals, Brimsham Green. The game itself was a very even affair and despite the rivalry, a very fair game as well. However, that didn’t stop the referee dishing out 7 yellow cards; 6 for Frampton and 1 for Brimsham Green.

Frampton then faced a very tough game against top of the table and champions elect, Bitton Reserves. The game was played under the floodlights at the Rapid Solicitors Ground. With Mark Totterdell suspended and both the first and reserve team goalkeeper missing through injury and holiday, Frampton were forced to put out a younger looking side then they may have

wanted to. Whilst the younger players in the team didn’t have a bad game, the experience of the Bitton players tolled, as they ran out 5-1 winners on the night.

Frampton’s consolation goal coming from Asa Viney.

Frampton’s final game on March saw them face a team just 1 place above them in the table, Sea Mills Park. With Frampton again missing a spine of key players, including their goalkeeper, centre half, creative midfielder and their new striker, Jack Pitcher, it was always going to be an uphill struggle and it proved to be just that. Sea Mills dominated the game throughout and ran out 3-0 winners on the day. That result, and the other results throughout March have all but ended Frampton’s hopes of promotion and they will now look to finish the season and start focussing on next season, when they will be hoping to push for promotion once again.

With still 7 fixtures left to play, the season is not yet over

for Frampton and manager, Adrian Pell, will no doubt want to make sure that the effort levels are maintained until the final whistle of the final game of the season.

Frampton’s Reserve side suffered similar fate to that of the first team, going the month without a victory, but they were able to pick up 2 points, out of a possible 12. They started the month with two draws, against Nicholas Wanderers Reserves and Totterdown United Reserves.

This was followed up by a 7-goal thriller at home against Seymour United Reserves. Unfortunately, Frampton were on the wrong side of the score line, losing 4-3, having been cruising at 2-0 up at half time. A second half capitulation saw Seymour score four second half goals to put Frampton to the sword.

Frampton’s reserve side ended the month on a low note, going down 1-0 to Nicholas Wanderers Reserves in what was their last home game of

the season. With only four games left to play, it will be a mid-table finish for the reserve side, but they will hope to finish the season with a flurry as they play now for pride, rather than position.

Looking ahead to April, and a return match against Seymour United will be sure to be a cracking game for the neutrals, as Frampton will be looking to seek revenge having gifted Seymour the victory in the previous match.

Due to cancelled fixtures and some wet weather, Frampton’s Academy side were unable to get a game in during March. They do have 4 games to play in April, but again, promotional hopes are all but gone, so they are playing for mid-table pride as their season draws to a close. However, a game against local rivals, Yate Athletic Reserves on Saturday 25th April looks sure to be a tasty tie in which neither team will want to come off the field with anything less than a victory.

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Double promotion still on the cards for netballers Frampton Ladies 2nd had a tough assignment when they faced Bath Cougars in the season run-in. Cougars had not lost a match all season and with Frampton missing a few key players to injuries it was always going to be a tall order to get a win.

Frampton fought hard but Cougars were a much stronger team with their height being a huge advantage.

Centre Anna Keir showed her impressive fitness keeping the centre court flowing and making some great interceptions. This, along with a gutsy display in defence by Mel Eke (player of the match), wasn’t enough to prevent a 40-10 defeat.

Frampton 1st’s took on Jets.

It was apparent that Jets went out hard, desperate to try and catch the ladies off guard.

It was a bit of a shaky start with some simple footwork penalties being given away. The result was never really in doubt though, especially with Amy Davidge’s relentless defence work earning her player of the match in a 48-28 win.

Both teams were back on court on March 21. Both squads were down to the bare 7 players, so couldn’t afford any on court injuries.

The 2nd’s took ex-player Clare Joseph to cover WD, which she did with her usual enthusiasm and steady play.

Shooter Camilla Smith moved to a defence position to allow injured player Lucy Jones to stay in a protected shooting position.

Even with the totally new set up and players playing out of position, the accurate shooting of player of the match Sally Harding gave the girls a well needed draw.

The 1st’s played probably their most crucial match of the season against Bath Cougars.

The shooting combination of Emily Dible and Jess Leak was impressive and the girls kept pulling further and further ahead.

The return of Jazz Bartlett to the centre court play along with the regular attackers Claire Fletcher and player of the match Keli Catley were untouchable by the Cougars team, the ladies won

2nd team centre Anna Keir in action easily 51-28.

The team’s last match in March was on a windy, rainy 28th, conditions that were awful for the fast netball Frampton like playing.

Frampton 2nd’s took on local rivals Olveston. Frampton dominated from the start forcing Olveston to make simple mistakes meaning turned centres which Sally Harding and Camilla Smith converted to points.

Some strange umpiring decisions and mistimed quarters didn’t prevent Frampton from a crucial win and another 5 points in the bag.

The 1st’s played Imperial, a game the ladies made really hard work of it. They made some basic mistakes which Imperial kept taking advantage of.

Imperial pulled ahead in the 1st

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quarter, a position the 1st team haven’t been in before.

With a few changes showing the versatility of the team, the girls began playing their own fast accurate game. The goals were converted by player of the match Emily Dible and Emily Harris

resulting in a 37-20 win.

To top off another great double win Carol Rowson and Jazz Bartlett passed their C Award Umpire test.

With two more games left a double promotion is still on the cards.

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Pucklechurch celebrate promotion

Pucklechurch Ladies hockey team are looking forward to playing in Division One next season after topping the table.

Captain Lis Whitehead reflects on another successful month team.

With 2 great wins behind us, the Puckle girls were more than ready to face top of the league Clifton. Playing at Redmaids School with barely 11 players, we piled on the pressure and created lots of chances but found it hard to find the backboard.

A young Clifton squad continued to battle back and with their only shot on goal of the game, they managed to take the lead. Not happy with this, Pucklechurch’s passing picked up and experience started to shine through with Rhian Phillips flying up the right wing to cross it into the D for Tina Scammell to sweep it into the goal. After a very fast paced 70 minutes final whistle blew to make it 1-1, with Rhian deservedly winning player of the match.

Next up saw us taking on Badminton at WIA. With Gary Atterton providing some good tunes during the warmup, we were pumped to go. This game would be a goal fest with Puckle taking a 3-0 lead at half time, provided by Tina Scammell and 2 from Emily Pollock.

However Badminton caught us off-guard at the beginning of the 2nd half, getting a sneaky one back. With Pollock on a mission to get a hat-trick she soon found the back board once more with

Lisa Whitehead and Abby Walker also adding to list. Final score 6-1 to the girls in yellow.

Our next game was away against Thornbury.

With scoring so many goals the previous week, everyone was after a repeat performance.

Thornbury found it difficult to cope with the amount of pressure being put on them, but their goalie defied us, going into half time 0-0.

Pucklechurch started the second half off with 3 goals in 10mins thanks to cracking strikes from Emily Pollock and Rhian Phillips. With the run of play and possession, Pollock would score her second, making the final score 4-0 and see herself be voted player of the match.

Having gone to top of the league, we had our last home

game of the season against Dursley. With title of ‘top goal scorer’ up for grabs everyone was keen to get one past the goalie.

This didn’t take long, with left wing Sophie Edwards getting 2 in the first half. Impeccable passing and cracking teamwork saw Pucklechurch take control of the game with a further 2 goals being

scored from Lisa Whitehead and Charlie James with the final whistle blowing at 4-0.

With such awesome performances throughout the season the mighty Puckle girls have found themselves in top spot and are deservedly being promoted to Division 1 next season.

Bristol Super Sunday proves a hit Frampton’s rugby youngsters have had the benefit of a coaching session led by Bristol players.

The Bristol team members worked with the Frampton’s minis section - under 6’s through to Under 12’s - with a two hour training session.

This came after they visited Ashton Gate to watch Bristol vs Nottingham, as well as parading around the pitch in Frampton colours during half time and in the pre match tunnel.

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Frampton’s season comes down to the last day April 18th is crunch time for a team looking to complete a great relegation escape after a torrid middle of the season. They take on Painswick at home, knowing a win will seal their place in the Gloucester Premiership. The game has been set up by two more wins by a determined Frampton first team.

7 try blitz moves Frampton off the bottom Frampton Cotterell 43 - 21 Gordon League Starting the day still 5 points adrift of safety in the League and with only 3 games left, Coach Dave Ashwin made sure Frampton knew this was a must win game, and scoring tries was the aim of the game.

Conditions were perfect and suited Frampton’s running rugby. They started off well, with the forwards providing quick ball for the backs who were cutting through and around Gordon Leagues defence with ease. However a penalty kick to the corner by Matt Lawrence, provided a platform for the forwards to catch and drive over the line, Tom Adams touching down.

A mistake from the kick off let Gordon Leagues kicker convert a penalty to bring the score back to 5-3.

The next try was the result of over 15 phases of play, forwards driving in to the defence, backs going through their training ground moves, getting over the gain line time after time, until Lawrence saw some space against 7 defenders on the blind

side, he rounded 4 of them, popped to Bob Adams who took out 2 more to pop to winger Simon Belsten who skipped around the final defender to score in the corner. Lawrence unable to convert from wide out, 10-3.

The next 15 minutes were all Gordon League, Frampton being penalised time and again with League’s kicker not missing any attempts at goal, 10-6 went to 10-9. Then from a lose Frampton kick off, the away side’s fly half spotted space with a monster pass covering almost 40 metres out to their left winger, who rounded Adams, and off loaded to a support player who scored under the posts, converted as expected, 10-16 was the score.

For those who played the reverse fixture earlier in the season, there was a severe case of deja vu. But the home crowd spurred on the Frampton players, who once again got over the line, number 8 Josh Creed rumbling over the line from another line-out catch and drive, Lawrence converting to make it 17-16 at half time to the home side.

With the heavier Gordon League pack looking exhausted from running around after the younger Frampton team, few words were said by Coach Dave during the half time talk, apart form “continue to run them around, they are breaking.”

From the start of the second half the flood gates opened, with Lawrence and Adams cutting the away side to pieces.

Adams turned support player, going over the try line twice.

Lawrence also found his kicking boots, converting 3 of the 4

second half tries.

Belsten also grabbed a second try, but it was John Andrews’ try where almost every Frampton player touched the ball on the way to Andrews final 20 metre dash to the line that bought the biggest cheer of the day from the watching crowd.

Final score, Frampton 43 21 Gordon League. Frampton picked up a valuable try bonus point, moving them out of the relegation spots with only 2 games to go.

3 wins from the past 4 games, with 1 to go Hucclecote 10 - 13 Frampton Cotterell With tough games for Frampton’s relegation opponents this Saturday, they knew a win away to Hucclecote could help almost secure their Gloucester Premiership status with one game to go.

With Hucclecote having nothing to play for, Frampton tore in to them from the kick off, pinning Hucclecote in their own half with strong running from Josh Creed and Joe Ferris. This pressure resulted in a penalty to Fram, which Matt Lawrence duly converted; 0-3.

This woke the hosts up, who started to move in to Frampton’s half, getting in their 22 with some hard running from their 7 and 8.

From a scrum 10 yards from Frampton’s line, their scrum half threw a pass meant for their outside centre, but Frampton’s full back Simon Belsten read the pass, intercepting it just before it got to its intended destination.

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He then ran 80 metres to touch down under the posts, 0-10.

This clearly affected the home team, with their heads down, they never made it out of their half for the rest of the first 40 minutes, unfortunately Frampton couldn’t add any more points. Half time score 0-10.

Hucclecote’s coach could be heard miles off during the half time talk, and this sparked them in to life once more, after the restart quickly getting a penalty and converting, 3-10.

However Frampton weren’t about to let this game slip, building the phases and moving within firing range against the strong wind, penalty to Frampton with the hosts being offside. Lawrence converting once again, 3-13.

Frampton did this superbly during the second half, keeping Hucclecote pinned in their own half with some sensible kicking and chasing in to the corners.

But a breakaway from a quick tapped penalty saw Frampton stretched down their right wing, but despite some heroic tackling, Hucclecote’s scrum half crawled over the line, the conversion was also completed to make it 10-13.

This is the way it stayed for the final 15 minutes, with every Frampton player playing their part in defence and making the correct decisions at the right time to keep the home team away from any scoring opportunity.

Frampton next game is against bottom side Painswick at home on 18th April, which a win would finish the greatest escape of Frampton’s history after a 11 game spell of not winning a game during the middle of the season.

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Frampton Vets roll back the years

Another year, another tour for the rugby club’s players of a certain vintage, as Mike Weaver reports.

Frampton Cotterell RFC departed to Ivybridge in Devon for their annual one night tour.

One night is the limit for these veteran players mainly due to age and the medication they take .

On Saturday morning, the 55 veteran and ex-players assembled at Crossbow and an air of anticipation and Guinness filled the place . The tour theme was an item from another six nations country not your own, so there were Scottish hats, Irish beards, French berets and the odd daffodil from Wales.

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captain, kindly donated his services to the vets as Tour Assistant .

Paul also kindly dressed as his twin sister Lisa as a special treat for the vets.

Ivybridge RFC were great hosts and the game was a thriller; a missed conversion from Mark Chaplin (who claims he could see two balls), meant the game ended in a draw.

Tries from Dave Cornish, tricky Phil Dyer, guest centre Dave John, Tony Bleakman, Martin hill and Jimmer Evans.

It was then into the bar for a few beers and watch the England/Scotland game before venturing into Plymouth for a taste of the Devon nightlife.

Many of the vets found this very hard going as they’re not used to late nights and rich food after 8pm.

The following morning it was court time, run by head judge Brian Rides and chief prosecutor Mike Weaver.

Some heinous crimes had taken place in the previous 24 hrs including a Mike West burger van incident and a disturbing hair gel incident concerning Ricky Shepherd .

As tradition dictates, money is raised for nominated charities over the weekend and this year £2200 was raised for the Brain Incident Unit at Frenchay Hospital and C battalion Royal Marines.

Old Man Fram limbering up for new season With the 2015 season just around the corner, preparations are gathering pace at Frampton Cotterell Cricket Club.

Following a successful 2014 season that ended with the 1st team promoted to Division One of the Bristol & District league, the players will be looking forward to testing themselves out at a higher standard.

Their league place at the end of the season will be even more crucial than normal with the leagues due to undergo a major reshuffle for 2016 with anything

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up to 30 teams joining from the West of England Premier League.

The 2nd and 3rd teams maintained their league places last year and will be keen to see if they can push on and climb the divisions in 2015.

Preseason friendlies against Coalpit Heath, Bradley Stoke and Patchway will help get the players back into the swing of things before the first league matches on May 2nd.

Youth teams at Under 11’s, 13’s, 15’s and 17’s are also beginning their pre-season work ahead of a busy season of fixtures

that will culminate in the club once again hosting the Bristol Youth Cricket League cup finals day on 12th July.

Off the field, village residents may have spotted the regular return of the roller to the two squares at The Park as club members put in the hours to ensure that the pitches are ready for the first games.

New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome at the club and anyone interested can contact secretary Phil Cordy at fcccsecretary@hotmail.co.uk

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Promotion push for Winterbourne youngsters Kevin Slade reports on the latest from Winterbourne United’s youth teams A run of just one defeat in the last 5 games has seen our U12’s push to second in the table and, with just 3 games left, we are hopeful of keeping the boys there and try our luck in the higher division next season. Our only defeat came to unbeaten Almondsbury despite pushing them all the way, but we have put impressive performances together to gain maximum points against Severn Vale twice, Broadwalk and local rivals Frampton.

Just one win from our remaining games will see us guarantee the runners up spot Our Under 14’s ended the season in style with victories against Boco, high-flying Bitton and Severn Vale coming in our last 5 games to push for a mid table spot Since the turn of the year, our U15’s have lost just 2 of their 8 games with these coming against table toppers Mangotsfield and second placed Chilcompton. This sees us in 3rd place and hoping to gain a promotion spot. Highridge have been beaten twice as have Boco and a dangerous Thornbury side

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A difficult season for the U16’s is nearing the end but a superb victory against Mangotsfield was the highlight of the season.

Performances have gradually improved as we look forward to playing in the U18’s next season.

Our current U18’s side are working hard to grab the second place spot in the Bristol North Division. Only one league defeat in the last 6 games has seen us rise to third just 2 points behind second place with 6 games remaining.

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